THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2016 THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware No No (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 200 West Street New York, New York (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant s telephone number, including area code: (212) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR ) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR e-4(c))

2 Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Signature Exhibit 99.1: PRESS RELEASE TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 20, 2016, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (Group Inc. and, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the firm) reported its earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended. A copy of Group Inc. s press release containing this information is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Press release of Group Inc. dated January 20, 2016 containing financial information for its fourth quarter and year ended. The information included in Exhibit 99.1 under the caption Annual Highlights and the quotation that follows (Excluded Sections) shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of Group Inc. under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act. The information included in Exhibit 99.1, other than in the Excluded Sections, shall be deemed filed for purposes of the Exchange Act.

4 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. (Registrant) Date: January 20, 2016 By: /s/ Harvey M. Schwartz Name: Harvey M. Schwartz Title: Chief Financial Officer

5 Exhibit 99.1 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 200 West Street New York, New York GOLDMAN SACHS REPORTS EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE OF $12.14 FOR ; RMBS WORKING GROUP SETTLEMENT (1) REDUCED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE BY $6.53 FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE WERE $1.27; RMBS WORKING GROUP SETTLEMENT (1) REDUCED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE BY $3.41 NEW YORK, January 20, 2016 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today reported net revenues of $33.82 billion and net earnings of $6.08 billion for the year ended. Diluted earnings per common share were $12.14 compared with $17.07 for the year ended. Return on average common shareholders equity (ROE) (2) was 7.4% for. During, the firm recorded provisions for the settlement with the RMBS Working Group (1) of $3.37 billion ($2.99 billion after-tax), which reduced diluted earnings per common share by $6.53 and ROE by 3.8 percentage points. Fourth quarter net revenues were $7.27 billion and net earnings were $765 million. Diluted earnings per common share were $1.27 compared with $4.38 for the fourth quarter of and $2.90 for the third quarter of. Annualized ROE (2) was 3.0% for the fourth quarter of. During the fourth quarter of, the firm recorded provisions for the settlement with the RMBS Working Group (1) of $1.80 billion ($1.54 billion after-tax), which reduced diluted earnings per common share by $3.41 and annualized ROE by 8.1 percentage points. Annual Highlights Goldman Sachs ranked first in worldwide announced and completed mergers and acquisitions for the year. During the year, the firm advised on completed transactions valued at more than $1 trillion. The firm also ranked first in worldwide equity and equityrelated offerings and common stock offerings for the year. (3) Investment Banking produced net revenues of $7.03 billion, its second highest annual performance, as net revenues in Financial Advisory were the highest since Investment Management generated record net revenues of $6.21 billion, as assets under supervision (4) increased 6% from a year ago to a record $1.25 trillion, with strong net inflows in long-term assets under supervision of $71 billion (5) during. Book value per common share increased by 5% during the year to $ The firm maintained strong capital ratios and liquidity. As of, the firm s Common Equity Tier 1 ratio (6) as computed in accordance with the Standardized approach and the Basel III Advanced approach was 13.6% and 12.4%, respectively. In addition, the firm s global core liquid assets (4) were $199 billion as of. We are pleased that our diversified business mix allowed us to deliver solid results in a year characterized by uneven global economic activity, said Lloyd C. Blankfein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Looking ahead, we believe our strong global client franchise leaves us well positioned to generate superior returns over the long term. Media Relations: Jake Siewert Investor Relations: Dane E. Holmes

6 Net Revenues Investment Banking Full Year Net revenues in Investment Banking were $7.03 billion for, 9% higher than. Net revenues in Financial Advisory were $3.47 billion, 40% higher than, reflecting strong client activity, particularly in the United States. Industry-wide completed mergers and acquisitions increased significantly compared with the prior year. Net revenues in Underwriting were $3.56 billion, 11% lower compared with a strong. Net revenues in debt underwriting were lower compared with, reflecting significantly lower leveraged finance activity. Net revenues in equity underwriting were also lower, reflecting significantly lower net revenues from initial public offerings and convertible offerings, partially offset by significantly higher net revenues from secondary offerings. The firm s investment banking transaction backlog increased compared with the end of. (4) Fourth Quarter Net revenues in Investment Banking were $1.55 billion for the fourth quarter of, 7% higher than the fourth quarter of and essentially unchanged compared with the third quarter of. Net revenues in Financial Advisory were $879 million, 27% higher than the fourth quarter of, reflecting an increase in client activity in the United States. Net revenues in Underwriting were $668 million, 11% lower than the fourth quarter of, due to significantly lower net revenues in equity underwriting, reflecting lower client activity. This decrease was partially offset by higher net revenues in debt underwriting, reflecting higher net revenues from investment-grade activity. The firm s investment banking transaction backlog increased compared with the end of the third quarter of. (4) Institutional Client Services Full Year Net revenues in Institutional Client Services were $15.15 billion for, essentially unchanged compared with. Net revenues in Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Client Execution were $7.32 billion for, 13% lower than. Excluding a gain of $168 million in related to the extinguishment of certain of the firm s junior subordinated debt, net revenues in Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Client Execution were 12% lower than, reflecting significantly lower net revenues in mortgages, credit products and commodities. These decreases were partially offset by significantly higher net revenues in interest rate products and currencies. During, Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Client Execution operated in a challenging environment generally characterized by difficult market-making conditions, as well as low levels of client activity in mortgages and credit. Net revenues in Equities were $7.83 billion for, 16% higher than. Excluding a gain of $121 million ($30 million and $91 million included in equities client execution and securities services, respectively) in related to the extinguishment of certain of the firm s junior subordinated debt, net revenues in Equities were 18% higher than, primarily due to significantly higher net revenues in equities client execution across the major regions, reflecting significantly higher results in both derivatives and cash products, and higher net revenues in securities services, reflecting the impact of higher average customer balances and improved securities lending spreads. Commissions and fees were essentially unchanged compared with. During, Equities operated in an environment generally characterized by improved client activity levels. -2 -

7 The fair value net gain attributable to the impact of changes in the firm s credit spreads on borrowings was $255 million ($214 million and $41 million related to Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Client Execution and equities client execution, respectively) for, compared with a net gain of $144 million ($108 million and $36 million related to Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Client Execution and equities client execution, respectively) for. Fourth Quarter Net revenues in Institutional Client Services were $2.88 billion for the fourth quarter of, 9% lower than the fourth quarter of and 10% lower than the third quarter of. Net revenues in Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Client Execution were $1.12 billion for the fourth quarter of, 8% lower than the fourth quarter of, primarily due to significantly lower net revenues in commodities, partially offset by significantly higher net revenues in interest rate products. In addition, net revenues in mortgages and currencies were lower, while results in credit products improved compared with a weak fourth quarter of. During the quarter, Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Client Execution continued to operate in an environment characterized by low levels of client activity and difficult market-making conditions. Net revenues in Equities were $1.76 billion for the fourth quarter of, 9% lower than the fourth quarter of, primarily reflecting significantly lower net revenues in equities client execution, due to significantly lower net revenues in cash products and lower net revenues in derivatives. In addition, commissions and fees were lower, reflecting lower volumes. These results were partially offset by significantly higher net revenues in securities services, primarily reflecting improved securities lending spreads. As compared with the third quarter of, Equities operated in an environment generally characterized by an increase in global equity prices and lower client activity levels. The fair value net loss attributable to the impact of changes in the firm s credit spreads on borrowings was $68 million ($54 million and $14 million related to Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Client Execution and equities client execution, respectively) for the fourth quarter of, compared with a net gain of $82 million ($55 million and $27 million related to Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Client Execution and equities client execution, respectively) for the fourth quarter of. -3 -

8 Investing & Lending Full Year Net revenues in Investing & Lending (8) were $5.44 billion for, 20% lower than. This decrease was primarily due to lower net revenues from investments in equities, principally reflecting the sale of Metro International Trade Services in the fourth quarter of and lower net gains from investments in private equities, driven by corporate performance. In addition, net revenues in debt securities and loans were significantly lower, reflecting lower net gains from investments. Fourth Quarter Net revenues in Investing & Lending (8) were $1.30 billion for the fourth quarter of, 15% lower than the fourth quarter of and 93% higher than the third quarter of. The decrease compared with the fourth quarter of was primarily due to lower net revenues from investments in equities, driven by a significant decrease in net gains from investments in public equities. In addition, net revenues in debt securities and loans were lower compared with the fourth quarter of, reflecting lower net revenues related to lending commitments to institutional clients. Investment Management Full Year Net revenues in Investment Management were $6.21 billion for, 3% higher than, due to slightly higher management and other fees, primarily reflecting higher average assets under supervision, and higher transaction revenues. During, total assets under supervision (4) increased $74 billion to $1.25 trillion. Long-term assets under supervision increased $51 billion, including net inflows of $71 billion (which includes $18 billion related to an acquisition), and net market depreciation of $20 billion, both primarily in fixed income and equity assets. In addition, liquidity products increased $23 billion. Fourth Quarter Net revenues in Investment Management were $1.55 billion for the fourth quarter of, essentially unchanged compared with the fourth quarter of and 9% higher than the third quarter of. Management and other fees were essentially unchanged compared with the fourth quarter of, as the impact of higher average assets under supervision was offset by changes in the mix of assets under supervision. During the quarter, total assets under supervision (4) increased $64 billion to $1.25 trillion. Long-term assets under supervision increased $16 billion, including net inflows of $9 billion, spread across all asset classes, and net market appreciation of $7 billion, reflecting appreciation in equity assets. In addition, liquidity products increased $48 billion. -4 -

9 Expenses Operating expenses were $25.04 billion for, 13% higher than. Compensation and Benefits Compensation and benefits expenses (including salaries, discretionary compensation, amortization of equity awards and other items such as benefits) were $12.68 billion for, essentially unchanged compared with. The ratio of compensation and benefits to net revenues for was 37.5% compared with 36.8% for. Total staff increased 8% during, primarily due to activity levels in certain businesses and continued investment in regulatory compliance. Non-Compensation Expenses Full Year Non-compensation expenses were $12.36 billion for, 30% higher than, due to significantly higher net provisions for mortgage-related litigation and regulatory matters, which are included in other expenses. This increase was partially offset by lower depreciation and amortization expenses, primarily reflecting lower impairment charges related to consolidated investments, and a reduction in expenses related to the sale of Metro International Trade Services in the fourth quarter of. Net provisions for litigation and regulatory proceedings for were $4.01 billion compared with $754 million for (both primarily comprised of net provisions for mortgage-related matters). included a $148 million charitable contribution to Goldman Sachs Gives. Compensation was reduced to fund this charitable contribution to Goldman Sachs Gives. Fourth Quarter Non-compensation expenses were $4.14 billion for the fourth quarter of, 64% higher than the fourth quarter of and 68% higher than the third quarter of. The increase compared with the fourth quarter of was due to significantly higher net provisions for mortgage-related litigation and regulatory matters, which are included in other expenses. This increase was partially offset by lower depreciation and amortization expenses, reflecting the impact of impairment charges related to consolidated investments in the fourth quarter of. Net provisions for litigation and regulatory proceedings for the fourth quarter of were $1.95 billion compared with $161 million for the fourth quarter of (both primarily comprised of net provisions for mortgage-related matters). The fourth quarter of included a $123 million charitable contribution to Goldman Sachs Gives. Provision for Taxes The effective income tax rate for was 30.7%, essentially unchanged compared with 31.0% for the first nine months of and down compared with 31.4% for. The decline compared with reflected reductions related to a change in the mix of earnings, the impact of changes in tax law on deferred tax assets, settlements of tax audits and the determination that certain non-u.s. earnings would be permanently reinvested abroad, and an increase related to the impact of non-deductible provisions for mortgagerelated litigation and regulatory matters. -5 -

10 Capital As of, total capital was $ billion, consisting of $86.73 billion in total shareholders equity (common shareholders equity of $75.53 billion and preferred stock of $11.20 billion) and $ billion in unsecured long-term borrowings. The firm s Standardized Common Equity Tier 1 ratio (6) reflecting the applicable transitional provisions was 13.6% as of, compared with 11.3% as of and 12.4% as of September 30,. The firm s Basel III Advanced Common Equity Tier 1 ratio (6) reflecting the applicable transitional provisions was 12.4% as of, compared with 12.2% as of and 12.7% as of September 30,. The firm s supplementary leverage ratio (4) on a fully phased-in basis was 5.9% as of, compared with 5.0% as of and 5.8% as of September 30,. On January 19, 2016, the Board of Directors of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. declared a dividend of $0.65 per common share to be paid on March 30, 2016 to common shareholders of record on March 2, During the year, the firm repurchased 22.1 million shares of its common stock at an average cost per share of $189.41, for a total cost of $4.20 billion, including 8.9 million shares during the fourth quarter at an average cost per share of $186.14, for a total cost of $1.65 billion. (9) Book value per common share was $ and tangible book value per common share (10) was $161.64, both 5% higher compared with the end of and essentially unchanged compared with the end of the third quarter of. Book value per common share and tangible book value per common share are based on common shares outstanding, including restricted stock units granted to employees with no future service requirements, of million as of. Other Balance Sheet and Liquidity Metrics Total assets were $861 billion as of, compared with $856 billion as of and $881 billion as of September 30,. The firm s global core liquid assets (4) were $199 billion as of and averaged $188 billion for, compared with an average of $180 billion for. Global core liquid assets averaged $201 billion for the fourth quarter of, compared with an average of $193 billion for the third quarter of. Level 3 assets were $24 billion as of, compared with $36 billion as of and $27 billion as of September 30,, and represented 2.8% of total assets. -6 -

11 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead represent only the firm s beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the firm s control. It is possible that the firm s actual results and financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect the firm s future results and financial condition, see Risk Factors in Part I, Item 1A of the firm s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended. Information regarding the firm s capital ratios, risk-weighted assets, supplementary leverage ratio, total assets, level 3 assets and global core liquid assets consists of preliminary estimates. These estimates are forward-looking statements and are subject to change, possibly materially, as the firm completes its financial statements. Statements about the firm s investment banking transaction backlog also may constitute forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to the risk that the terms of these transactions may be modified or that they may not be completed at all; therefore, the net revenues, if any, that the firm actually earns from these transactions may differ, possibly materially, from those currently expected. Important factors that could result in a modification of the terms of a transaction or a transaction not being completed include, in the case of underwriting transactions, a decline or continued weakness in general economic conditions, outbreak of hostilities, volatility in the securities markets generally or an adverse development with respect to the issuer of the securities and, in the case of financial advisory transactions, a decline in the securities markets, an inability to obtain adequate financing, an adverse development with respect to a party to the transaction or a failure to obtain a required regulatory approval. For a discussion of other important factors that could adversely affect the firm s investment banking transactions, see Risk Factors in Part I, Item 1A of the firm s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended. Conference Call A conference call to discuss the firm s results, outlook and related matters will be held at 9:30 am (ET). The call will be open to the public. Members of the public who would like to listen to the conference call should dial (in the U.S.) or (outside the U.S.). The number should be dialed at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. The conference call will also be accessible as an audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of the firm s web site, There is no charge to access the call. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available on the firm s web site or by dialing (in the U.S.) or (outside the U.S.) passcode number beginning approximately three hours after the event. Please direct any questions regarding obtaining access to the conference call to Goldman Sachs Investor Relations, via , at gs-investor-relations@gs.com. -7 -

12 THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SEGMENT NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED) $ in millions -8 - Year Ended % Change From Investment Banking Financial Advisory $ 3,470 $ 2, % Equity underwriting 1,546 1,750 (12) Debt underwriting 2,011 2,240 (10) Total Underwriting 3,557 3,990 (11) Total Investment Banking 7,027 6,464 9 Institutional Client Services Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Client Execution 7,322 8,461 (13) Equities client execution 3,028 2, Commissions and fees 3,156 3,153 Securities services 1,645 1,504 9 Total Equities 7,829 6, Total Institutional Client Services 15,151 15,197 Investing & Lending Equity securities 3,781 4,579 (17) Debt securities and loans 1,655 2,246 (26) Total Investing & Lending (8) 5,436 6,825 (20) Investment Management Management and other fees 4,887 4,800 2 Incentive fees Transaction revenues Total Investment Management 6,206 6,042 3 Total net revenues $ 33,820 $ 34,528 (2)

13 THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SEGMENT NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED) $ in millions Three Months Ended % Change From September 30, September 30, -9 - Investment Banking Financial Advisory $ 879 $ 809 $ % 27 % Equity underwriting (33) Debt underwriting (21) 8 Total Underwriting (11) (11) Total Investment Banking 1,547 1,556 1,440 (1) 7 Institutional Client Services Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Client Execution 1,123 1,461 1,218 (23) (8) Equities client execution (25) Commissions and fees (8) Securities services Total Equities 1,755 1,752 1,931 (9) Total Institutional Client Services 2,878 3,213 3,149 (10) (9) Investing & Lending Equity securities , (15) Debt securities and loans (18) Total Investing & Lending (8) 1, , (15) Investment Management Management and other fees 1,236 1,212 1,231 2 Incentive fees (5) Transaction revenues (8) Total Investment Management 1,552 1,422 1,567 9 (1) Total net revenues $ 7,273 $ 6,861 $ 7,688 6 (5)

14 THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED) In millions, except per share amounts Year Ended % Change From Revenues Investment banking $ 7,027 $ 6,464 9 % Investment management 5,868 5,748 2 Commissions and fees 3,320 3,316 Market making 9,523 8, Other principal transactions 5,018 6,588 (24) Total non-interest revenues 30,756 30,481 1 Interest income 8,452 9,604 (12) Interest expense 5,388 5,557 (3) Net interest income 3,064 4,047 (24) Net revenues, including net interest income 33,820 34,528 (2) Operating expenses Compensation and benefits 12,678 12,691 Brokerage, clearing, exchange and distribution fees 2,576 2,501 3 Market development Communications and technology Depreciation and amortization 991 1,337 (26) Occupancy Professional fees Other expenses 5,699 2, Total non-compensation expenses 12,364 9, Total operating expenses 25,042 22, Pre-tax earnings 8,778 12,357 (29) Provision for taxes 2,695 3,880 (31) Net earnings 6,083 8,477 (28) Preferred stock dividends Net earnings applicable to common shareholders $ 5,568 $ 8,077 (31) Earnings per common share Basic (11) $ $ (30)% Diluted (29) Average common shares outstanding Basic (2) Diluted (3)

15 THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED) In millions, except per share amounts and total staff Three Months Ended % Change From September 30, September 30, Revenues Investment banking $ 1,547 $ 1,556 $ 1,440 (1)% 7 % Investment management 1,468 1,331 1, (1) Commissions and fees (8) Market making 1,559 1,730 1,454 (10) 7 Other principal transactions 1, , (19) Total non-interest revenues 6,573 6,019 6,727 9 (2) Interest income 2,148 2,119 2, Interest expense 1,448 1,277 1, Net interest income (17) (27) Net revenues, including net interest income 7,273 6,861 7,688 6 (5) Operating expenses Compensation and benefits 2,059 2,351 1,955 (12) 5 Brokerage, clearing, exchange and distribution fees (6) (6) Market development Communications and technology Depreciation and amortization (19) Occupancy Professional fees (2) 1 Other expenses 2, N.M. Total non-compensation expenses 4,142 2,464 2, Total operating expenses 6,201 4,815 4, Pre-tax earnings 1,072 2,046 3,210 (48) (67) Provision for taxes ,044 (50) (71) Net earnings 765 1,426 2,166 (46) (65) Preferred stock dividends Net earnings applicable to common shareholders $ 574 $ 1,330 $ 2,032 (57) (72) Earnings per common share Basic (11) $ 1.28 $ 2.95 $ 4.50 (57)% (72)% Diluted (56) (71) Average common shares outstanding Basic (2) (2) Diluted (1) (2) Selected data at period-end Total staff (employees, consultants and temporary staff) 36,800 36,900 34,000 8

16 THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) Average Daily VaR $ in millions Three Months Ended Year Ended September 30, Risk Categories Interest rates $ 45 $ 46 $ 41 $ 47 $ 51 Equity prices Currency rates Commodity prices Diversification effect (49) (43) (46) (47) (45) Total $ 71 $ 74 $ 63 $ 76 $ 72 (4) Assets Under Supervision (AUS) $ in billions As of % Change From September 30, September 30, Asset Class Alternative investments $ 148 $ 146 $ % 3 % Equity Fixed income Long-term AUS Liquidity products Total AUS $ 1,252 $ 1,188 $ 1, (4) Three Months Ended Year Ended September 30, Balance, beginning of period $ 1,188 $ 1,182 $ 1,150 $ 1,178 $ 1,042 Net inflows / (outflows) Alternative investments 3 4 (1) 7 1 Equity Fixed income Long-term AUS net inflows / (outflows) 9 41 (5) 71 (5) 74 Liquidity products 48 (5) Total AUS net inflows / (outflows) (12) Net market appreciation / (depreciation) 7 (30) (20) 25 Balance, end of period $ 1,252 $ 1,188 $ 1,178 $ 1,252 $ 1,

17 Footnotes (1) On January 14, 2016, the firm announced an agreement in principle, subject to the negotiation of definitive documentation, to resolve the ongoing investigation of the Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Working Group of the U.S. Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force (RMBS Working Group). The agreement in principle will resolve actual and potential civil claims by the U.S. Department of Justice, the New York and Illinois Attorneys General, the National Credit Union Administration (as conservator for several failed credit unions) and the Federal Home Loan Banks of Chicago and Seattle, relating to the firm s securitization, underwriting and sale of residential mortgage-backed securities from 2005 to For additional information, see the firm s Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, (2) ROE is computed by dividing net earnings (or annualized net earnings for annualized ROE) applicable to common shareholders by average monthly common shareholders equity. The table below presents the firm s average common shareholders equity: Average for the Three Months Ended Year Ended Unaudited, $ in millions Total shareholders equity $ 87,184 $ 86,314 Preferred stock (11,200) (10,585) Common shareholders equity $ 75,984 $ 75,729 (3) Rankings and transaction volumes per Thomson Reuters January 1, through. (4) For information about the firm s investment banking transaction backlog, assets under supervision, supplementary leverage ratio, global core liquid assets and VaR, see Results of Operations Investment Banking, Results of Operations Investment Management, Equity Capital Management and Regulatory Capital, Liquidity Risk Management and Market Risk Management, respectively, in Part I, Item 2 Management s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the firm s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30,. (5) Includes $18 billion of fixed income, equity and alternative investments asset inflows in connection with the acquisition of Pacific Global Advisors solutions business for the three months ended September 30, and the year ended. (6) The lower of the ratios computed in accordance with the Standardized approach and the Basel III Advanced approach is the binding regulatory capital ratio for the firm. As of, Common Equity Tier 1 was $71.4 billion and the firm s risk-weighted assets calculated in accordance with the Standardized Capital Rules and the Basel III Advanced Rules were approximately $524 billion and $578 billion, respectively, each reflecting the applicable transitional provisions. For information about the firm s capital ratios, see Equity Capital Management and Regulatory Capital in Part I, Item 2 Management s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the firm s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30,. Represents a preliminary estimate and may be revised in the firm s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended. (8) Net revenues related to the firm s consolidated investments, previously reported in other net revenues within Investing & Lending, are now reported in equity securities and debt securities and loans, as results from these activities ($126 million and $391 million for the three months and year ended, respectively) are no longer significant principally due to the sale of Metro International Trade Services in the fourth quarter of. Reclassifications have been made to previously reported amounts to conform to the current presentation. (9) The remaining share authorization under the firm s existing repurchase program is 63.2 million shares as of, which represents the shares that may be repurchased under the repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors. Prior to repurchasing shares, the firm must receive confirmation that the Federal Reserve Board does not object to such capital actions. (10) Tangible book value per common share is computed by dividing tangible common shareholders equity (total shareholders equity less preferred stock, goodwill and identifiable intangible assets) by common shares outstanding, including restricted stock units granted to employees with no future service requirements. Management believes that tangible common shareholders equity and tangible book value per common share are meaningful because they are measures that the firm and investors use to assess capital adequacy. Tangible common shareholders equity and tangible book value per common share are non-gaap measures and may not be comparable to similar non-gaap measures used by other companies. The table below presents a reconciliation of total shareholders equity to tangible common shareholders equity: As of Unaudited, $ in millions Total shareholders equity $ 86,728 Preferred stock (11,200) Common shareholders equity 75,528 Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets (4,148) Tangible common shareholders equity $ 71,380 (11) Unvested share-based awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are treated as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per common share. The impact of applying this methodology was a reduction in basic earnings per common share of $0.05 for both the years ended and, and $0.02, $0.01 and $0.01 for the three months ended, September 30, and, respectively. (12) Includes $19 billion of fixed income asset inflows in connection with the acquisition of Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management s stable value business and $6 billion of liquidity products inflows in connection with the acquisition of RBS Asset Management s money market funds for the year ended